MODAPS PCR 19-012

PCR Number 19-012
Date 2019-06-05
Initiator Starry Manoharan
Abstract PGE125 6.1.11; PGE120 V6.1.9 -- Add new set of Cloud products in regular and polar projections
Problem Statement - Fix the color LUT issue in Cloud optical properties

- To add new Cloud optical property SDS from MOD06_L2 and MYD06_L2 in regular and polar projections

- To add Cloud Top properties in polar projections

- Transition MxD04_L2 SDS from Deep_Blue_Aerosol_Optical_Depth_550_Land to Deep_Blue_Aerosol_Optical_Depth_550_Land_Best_Estimate

Description of Change Add new set of Cloud products in regular and polar projections and existing cloud products in polar projections. And move to new Deep Blue SDS.
Products Affected MODIS C6 Land L3 imagery products
Software Affected PGE125 v6.1.11; PGE120 V6.1.9
Processing String to Receive the Change Terra and Aqua Forward Processing. Terra and Aqua Reprocessing. NRT
Downstream Product Effects None
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing Science test generated a month of GIBS Atmosphere images and was verified for correctness.
Justification Add new set of Atmosphere products in regular and polar projections.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change As soon as possible.
Status Major algorithm development completed. Michael King approved 06/06/2019. Steve Platnick approved 06/05/2019. Gang Ye implemented on 06/07/2019.